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Birney, Lauren; McNamara, Denise – Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 2021
In an increasingly data driven world, the need for a qualified STEM workforce is essential. Increasing the diversity of this workforce increases the social and economic possibilities for the individual as well as national economic status and global prominence in innovation and technology. The Curriculum and Community Enterprise for Restoration…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged, STEM Education, Disproportionate Representation, Diversity
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Chowdhury, Pinaki – European Journal of Educational Sciences, 2015
The scarcity of trained man power in the field of science and technology has become a growing phenomenon today. Thus, we are still facing the same challenge country wide. With the multidimensional increase in the field of science and technology, there is a huge shortage of expert workforce in the field of STEM. The numbers of students who qualify…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Rural Schools, Disadvantaged Schools, Student Centered Learning
Business-Higher Education Forum (NJ1), 2011
A strong economy requires a highly educated workforce, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. In the United States, STEM degree production has stagnated, despite employment projections forecasting a 17% growth in the field over the next decade. Two key criteria influence progression through the STEM education…
Descriptors: Employment Projections, Education Work Relationship, Grade 12, Student Interests